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Koreatown seniors are being courted by Mayor Karen Bass. They mostly want better city services
Ahead of Election Day, Korean American seniors shared mixed views on Mayor Karen Bass’ outreach to Koreatown.
Inglewood’s Jason Crowe Jr. named to Naismith Trophy “Player of the Year” Watch List
Crowe will make his college basketball debut for the University of Missouri on Tuesday against Cleveland State.
Photos: Dia de los Muertos in MacArthur Park
MAC·LA hosted music, dancing, an altar and local community for a celebration of deceased loved ones
Photos: The Eastside honors loved ones on Día de los Muertos
Colorful altares, live performances and calavera artwork filled celebrations in Boyle Heights, East LA and Lincoln Heights this weekend.
The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Carmah Dortch
Washington Prep senior Carmah Dortch helped the Generals girls’ basketball team win the Division III City Section championship.
Koreatown tenants push for better trash collection, more trash cans
Councilmember Heather Hutt’s office says the city plans to add 65 public trash cans in the neighborhood.
Youth journalism
Q&A: Youth journalist interviews Danny Bakewell Jr. about the the colorful street festival Taste of Soul
This open-aired street festival is dedicated to celebrating the Black community, its culture and pride.
Bass says she’s worried Trump admin could incarcerate unhoused people ahead of Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass met with the Youth Journalists of The LA Local for an exclusive interview to discuss the Lineage fire, Olympics and more.
Koreatown’s About Time Cafe makes good coffee and greater impact for the community
The cafe serves the usual drinks and sweet treats popular on TikTok, but the Koreatown cafe also provides job training for unhoused people.
Q&A: Youth reporters interviewed Ernesto Castillo of the Inglewood Board of Education
Ernesto Castillo is the first Latino elected to the Inglewood Unified School District Board of Education.
Protesting immigration raids is a choice. He gives his students the tools to decide
In the time of immigration raids, a history teacher provides his students the knowledge about community organizing and activism.
In East LA, this luchadora is helping create the change she wanted to see
As Delilah Doom, Sarah Greaves-Pedraja is helping carve out space for women in lucha libre.
LA Local youth journalists ask: What does Taste of Soul mean to you?
The 21st annual Taste of Soul Family Festival took place Oct. 17 and featured live music, food local businesses and community resources.
Q&A: Organizing with the LA Tenants Union in Koreatown is about ‘giving and receiving’
Fernando Isaí joined the LA Tenants Union Koreatown chapter as an interpreter because a coworker needed help navigating an eviction process.
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